Benefits:

Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule

Assistant Teacher - Daycare & Preschool
The Learning Experience - Cascade
Grand Rapids, MI
Pay: $16-$18 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Looking for a job where your day is filled with little moments that matter?

The Learning Experience - Cascade is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to work alongside our Lead Teachers and help create positive, engaging classroom experiences for young children.

You don't need to have your entire early childhood career mapped out. If you're dependable, enjoy working with children, and are eager to learn, we'll provide training and opportunities to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Support Lead Teachers with classroom activities and daily routines
Engage children through stories, art, music, movement, sensory activities, and play
Assist with meals, rest time, diapering, toileting, and transitions as appropriate
Encourage positive social interactions and growing independence
Use positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management
Help maintain classroom supervision and required ratios
Build positive relationships with children and families
Maintain clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classrooms
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership
Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required
Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or experience working with children preferred
Professional early childhood experience is a plus, but not required
CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
Willingness to learn and complete required training
Reliable, positive, patient, and team-oriented
Must meet Michigan licensing requirements for the position

What We Offer

$16-$18 per hour, based on experience
Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
Paid time off
Paid training and professional development
Employee childcare discount
Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and other early childhood education roles

Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Cascade and start or continue your career in early childhood education.

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